2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GL11 CJX
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 138,975 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GL11 CJX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
- 138,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GL11 CJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (GL11 CJX) between December 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL11 CJX Mileage History
- 14/12/2022137,414 mi
- 13/02/2024138,965 mi+1,551 mi
- 13/02/2024138,975 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,338 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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